Birdy’s life is a bit hectic. Going from job to job, living in her best friend’s flat, and feeling no attachment to her family, she feels a bit lost. Heather’s life seems perfect. She’s a sommelier, has her own apartment, and has the prospect of a summer job as the sommelier at a hotel in Scotland, but she’s in search of love.

When Heather decides to ditch the sommelier job at a chance for love in Italy, Birdy jumps at the chance to go to Scotland and pretend to be Heather. When Birdy, aka Heather, arrives at Loch Dorn for her job she realizes she’s in over her head. Loch Dorn isn’t a rundown hotel like the website shows, but a newly renovated hotel with a Michelin star Chef. What’s Birdy to do?

Birdy was such a relatable character. I’m sure we’ve all felt lost like her at some point. Her insecurities are what makes her such a great female lead. Her missteps are what made this book so good. The way she learns from them made it even better.

I loved the supporting characters too! Bill, with his own issues, but his caring heart was endearing. Irene is the role model we all need in our lives. Anis is a strong woman who has to be tough to be noticed in the culinary world. And then there’s James.

Oh James. He’s a swoon worthy crush for sure. With his head on his shoulders, but naivety he was the perfect counterpart to Birdy’s flamboyance. I really loved his character.

The setting of this book was my favorite part though. Scotland was described so beautifully. It was atmospheric, and almost its own character.

I won’t give too much of the story away, but there were a lot of funny moments as well as some real heartfelt ones. My only gripe was that I felt it could be a bit shorter. It seemed to drag a bit before the emotional ending.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam - G.P. Putnam’s Sons for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.